Chakra, derived from the Sanskrit word cakra (meaning “wheel” or “disc”), refers to the areas of clusters of energies in the subtle body.

To many, the chakra system can seem abstract or even made up, as they come from the belief that our body is more than just physical, it is made up of subtle planes of existence. You cannot physically see the chakras. Chakras live within the theory or belief that there is a more subtle plane of the body where energy lies and within that, exists the chakras.

According to Ayurvedic philosophy, there are 7 main clusters of energy or chakras, which are junctions between the body and mind. These energy centers receive energy from the universe, store it, transform it, and distribute it to specific parts of the body and mind through a network of subtle psychic channels called nadis.

The practice of Kundalini Yoga, which stems from Ayurveda, views our energy as two snakes coiling up the spinal column, known as the shushmna. These two snakes are the nadis, ida and pingla. Every time the two snakes cross each other a chakra is formed. These are usually represented on the front of the body and are also often correlate with the points at nerve endings, which then connect to specific organs.

What do the chakras have to do with Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is all about preservation of the body and the mind. It believes that when energy does not move properly, the accumulation of disease occurs. Therefore, the chakras being wheels of energy themselves, it is imperative to keep them balanced.

The Crown Chakra

The Sahashrara Chakra or the third-eye chakra is located at the crown of the head. It holds the energy of our consciousness.

Crown Chakra Key Characteristics

Energies: Meeting point between body and ego, the understanding of both of ourselves and the complexity of the universe, compassion, knowledge of both the world we can see around us and that which is unseen by the eyes.

Do you feel like despite your best efforts toward achievement (it doesn’t matter what it is) you feel stuck? Do you feel like you’re doing all of the right things to live a healthy life, but there are are some places where you just can’t seem to move forward?

Often, despite our best effort in the physical action we take, we see no progress because our energy is blocked or our chakras are blocked.

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